Acmacin

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Acmacin Information

Acmacin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Acmacin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Acmacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Acmacin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Acmacin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Acmacin has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Acmacin related warnings talks about Acmacin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Acmacin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acmacin contraindications section.

Besides this, Acmacin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acmacin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Acmacin Benefits & Uses

Acmacin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Acmacin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Acmacin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Acmacin safe for pregnant women?


    Acmacin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Acmacin safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Acmacin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Acmacin on the Kidneys?


    Acmacin may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Acmacin on the Liver?


    Acmacin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Acmacin on the Heart?


    Acmacin is rarely harmful for the heart.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Acmacin with Other Drugs

Acmacin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe



Acmacin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acmacin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin

  • Is this Acmacin habit forming or addictive?


    Acmacin is not addictive in nature.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acmacin as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Acmacin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Acmacin for mental disorders.

    No

Acmacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Acmacin


    Taking Acmacin with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Acmacin


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acmacin with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Acmacin

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acmacin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Acmacin is a prescription drug, hence do not take Acmacin without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Acmacin?

Acmacin is a brand name for amikacin. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of medication known as an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used for the treatment of bacterial infection such as bone, joint, skin, intra-abdominal, pneumonia, and respiratory tract infection. It is used for short-term treatment (7 - 10 days) of bacterial infection in different part of the body. It is also used for the treatment of neonatal sepsis when sensitivity testing indicates that other aminoglycosides cannot be used.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Acmacin available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Acmacin is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections. 

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Acmacin with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Acmacin can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Acmacin together.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Acmacin safe to use?

Dr. Amit Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Acmacin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as decreased urination, itching, irritation, and hearing loss. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arikayce (amikacin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 749

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-137

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